Associate, Compensation Cover Letter

Please consider me for the associate, compensation opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for support and consultation to Human Resource Business Partners on compensation policies, processes, and initiatives (i.e., job code maintenance, job descriptions, data audits, compensation systems support).

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Solid office skills such as printing, copying, word processing, email, binding
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Access Database skills
• Excellent presentation, communication skills both written and oral
• Experience with supporting a Procure to Pay organization
• Experience with use or support key P2P system including ERP
• Regulatory and / or compensation experience or qualification preferred but not essential
• Detailed mind, good at numbers, strong analytical & problem-solving skills
• Judgment and negotiation

In response to your job posting for associate, compensation, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for analysis, research, and other related activities in the support of on-going projects for compensation and initiatives.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• An engaging communicator who enjoys working directly with the customer and a team
• Intrigued by technology and helps us identify opportunities to enhance processes
• Keen problem solver that connects with each customer with compassion
• Prior experience in a compensation and/or accounting area preferred
• End-user experience with various HRIS systems preferred
• Familiarity with HRMS solutions (e.g., Oracle, Workday, ADP, SAP)
• Requires intermediate computer skills in Microsoft Office Applications such as Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Comfortable presenting materials to varied audiences including senior level audiences

I would like to submit my application for the associate, compensation opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for regular and ad hoc analysis of compensation related data to ensure compensation is competitive, effective and consistent with defined business goals.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Understand tax implications and IRS regulations for execs
• Strong customer orientation, attention to detail, problem analysis and problem resolution, process improvement
• Knowledge of Oracle HRIS systems, specifically Compensation Workbench
• BA/BS in finance, economics, accounting, business, statistics or math or equivalent work experience
• General knowledge of preparing and updating desktop procedures
• Understanding of complex mortgage compensation rules
• Effectively perform in a team environment individually
• Experience in data analysis, financial modeling, project management, presentation building and report writing

I would like to submit my application for the associate, compensation opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for support with other Compensation Team members and the Human Resource Business Partners in consulting with business leaders to inform compensation-related decisions.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Experience in Systems, in particular compensation management tools
• Highly numerate and advanced Excel experience
• Highly experienced in data analysis, interpretation and presentation to advise and support decision makers
• Knowledge and expertise in other areas of human resources preferred
• Prior experience with corporate compensation plans
• Fully capable of managing multiple priorities
• Works in a highly organized and control oriented fashion
• Strong communicator both orally and written

In response to your job posting for associate, compensation, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In my previous role, I was responsible for consultation on compensation issues including compensation philosophy, grade level, salary range, current salary, increase amounts, performance appraisal process and other related compensation policies and procedures.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Uses previous experience to undertake analysis and investigation to solve differing, but related, problems
• May require the initiation of contacts to resolve and discuss mutual problems or collaboration on procedures or transactions
• Supports the achievement of goals through own personal effort
• Some knowledge of PeopleSoft or other similar systems
• Experience working with international stakeholders and exposure to international pay practices and CLAs/unions/works council issues preferred
• Solid experience in an analytical role, ideally within HR
• Business Objects (desirable)
• Highly numerate with excellent analytical skills (able to develop and produce meaningful reports from multiple streams of data)